A Note About Our Achievements
Over 16,000 Spay/Neuters completed in just eight years! (2017-2024)
“This milestone is a testament to the unwavering dedication of the Tails of Hope team and the support of our community. This amazing accomplishment is only made possible with support from our compassionate staff, volunteers, donors, sponsors, partners, clients, media outlets, and the community. Tails of Hope impact on animals, shelters, families, and the community addresses not only the immediate needs of pets and people, but also contributes to a healthier and more cost-effective pet community in the long run,” stated Soraya Hejazi, Executive Director at Tails of Hope.
Milestones & Statistics measure the work we do and the need to do more. However, we are always mindful that behind these numbers are cats, dogs, generations of litters, and their human guardians and families.
“I know Tom (O’Brien) is smiling down on us with immense pride for everything we have accomplished so far. But our work is far from over,” added Diane O’Brien Webster, Co-Founder and President of Tails of Hope. “We are continually inundated with calls for help for animals and families in our community. We remain committed to continuing and expanding our efforts to reach even more pets in need and to help keep families together.”
Only by working together as a community can we reduce the number of animals entering shelters or homelessness and boost the number of healthy animals leaving shelters and finding forever homes.
But we can’t do it without your help. Will you give?
Help Us Continue Our Lifesaving Mission
Without local municipality or state funding, Tails of Hope depends on generous donations from our community all year long.
HOW WE STARTED
Our Story & Location
The Thomas M. O'Brien Animal Care Center, located at 2450 Hoezle Rd., Hermitage, PA 16148, is a project that began with a wish and a prayer to help the animal population in our community. In June of 2011, Thomas O'Brien passed away and his wife, Diane, and one of his brothers, Paul, joined together to fulfill this desire. Tom loved animals and was always willing to help them in any way. Due to his affection for his pet dogs, Paul and Diane thought it would be very appropriate to build an animal care center that would be able to eliminate neglect of the many animals in our community and to help control and prevent the pet overpopulation. The Animal Care Center project was completed in 2014 and soon after, the direction of the project became apparent. The idea for a non-profit Spay/Neuter clinic was established. In 2017, Tails of Hope opened to provide low- to no-cost services to animals in western PA and eastern OH.
How have we been doing since we opened our doors in 2017? Check out our impact stats.
Thomas M. O'Brien and his pup Obie
About Us
VISION
PURPOSE
PURPOSE
Tails of Hope (TOH) believes the world will be a better place when it values and ensures the
well-being of companion animals,
treating them with kindness and compassion.
PURPOSE
PURPOSE
PURPOSE
Tails of Hope (TOH) exists to address the Root Cause of pet overpopulation and the reason many animals are homeless or
enter shelters in the first place.
MISSION
PURPOSE
CORE VALUES
Tails of Hope (TOH) serves as an active member of a lifesaving community by addressing the Root Cause of pet over-population
through low-to no-cost spay/neuter programs, TNR programs, and supporting other animal welfare organizations while bringing
awareness to animals in need and helping to keep families together.
CORE VALUES
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
CORE VALUES
Tails of Hope's (TOH) Core Values include: Commitment to Community, Compassion, Diversity & Inclusion, Growth-oriented, Professionalism, Quality of Service.
OFFICE CAT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Smokey Robinson is the official Tails of Hope Office Cat. A former community cat, Smokey proudly shows off his eartip while wearing a bow tie each work day at Tails of Hope.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Board of Directors supports the work of Tails of Hope and provides mission-based leadership and strategic governance. Meet our Board of Directors & Hear What They Say About Tails of Hope.
SUBMIT YOUR PET PHOTOS
Submit your pet photos for consideration in our
2026 calendar.
Due Date: July 31, 2025
Click the link below for all the details.